Enrollment
565
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahoa, HI
Keonepoko Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keonepoko Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000244
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keonepoko Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Pahoa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Keonepoko Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keonepoko Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keonepoko Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keonepoko Elementary School
Keonepoko Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pahoa, Hawaii, enrolling 565 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.0% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (35%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pahoa's public schools, it stands alongside Pahoa High & Intermediate School (745 students): Keonepoko Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Keonepoko Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Keonepoko Elementary School compares
Keonepoko Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 78% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 32% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 35.4%
Two or More 17.3%
White 9.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Keonepoko Elementary School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Keonepoko Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Keonepoko Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keonepoko Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Pahoa
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Keonepoko Elementary School
How many students attend Keonepoko Elementary School?
Keonepoko Elementary School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahoa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keonepoko Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keonepoko Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keonepoko Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Keonepoko Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keonepoko Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keonepoko Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 35.4% of enrollment, in Pahoa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keonepoko Elementary School?
Keonepoko Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keonepoko Elementary School rank among schools in Pahoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Keonepoko Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pahoa on the city page.
Is Keonepoko Elementary School a good school?
Keonepoko Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Keonepoko Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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